A concise history of Mexico / Brian R. Hamnett.

Author/creator Hamnett, Brian R.
Format Book
Edition2nd ed.
Publication InfoCambridge [England] ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2006.
Descriptionxxiii, 373 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm.
Supplemental ContentPublisher description
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Supplemental ContentContributor biographical information
Subjects
Mexico--History.
Mexique--Histoire.

SeriesCambridge concise histories
Cambridge concise histories. ^A273047
Contents 1. Mexico in perspective -- Nationalism and territory -- Living with the USA -- The border -- Drug trafficking -- Indigenous Mexico -- 2. The pre-Columbian era -- The Olmecs -- Monte Albán and the Zapotec cultures of Oaxaca -- The Mayas -- Teotihuacan -- The North -- The time of troubles, 750-950 -- The Toltecs -- The post-classic Maya -- The Zapotecs and Mixtecs of the post-classic era -- Central Mexico -- The Aztecs -- 3. The European incursion, 1519-1620 -- The impact of the fall of Tenochtitlán -- The imposition of Christianity -- Hispanic land acquisition -- 4. New Spain, 1620-1770 : Spanish colonialism and American society -- Spain and the empire : merchants, financiers, and markets -- Indian communities -- New Spain's Baroque culture -- The cult of the virgin -- The exposed North and far North -- The political processes -- 5. Destabilisation and fragmentation, 1770-1867 -- Part one : the climax and collapse of New Spain, 1770-1821 -- Part two : the failures and successes of a newly sovereign state, 1821-1867 -- 6. Reconstruction, 1867-1940 -- Part one : the liberal republic : constitutionalism or personal rule, 1867-1911? -- Part two : the revolutionary system : state power or democratisation, 1911-1940? -- 7. The monopoly party, 1940-2000 -- Part one : the 'Mexican miracle' and political control, 1940-1970 -- Part two : economic crises and political divisions, 1970-2000 -- 8. The Fox administration, 2000-2006 -- 9. Cultural developments since independence.
Abstract The second edition of this accessible study of Mexico includes two new features, an examination of cultural developments since Independence from Spain in 1821 and a discussion of contemporary issues up to the time of publication. Several new plates with captions expand the thematic coverage in the book. The updated edition examines the administration of Vicente Fox, who came to power with the elections of 2000. The new sections reinforce the importance of Mexico's long and disparate history, from the Precolumbian era onwards, in shaping the country as it is today. This Concise History looks at Mexico from political, economic and cultural perspectives, and tackles controversial themes such as the impact of the Spanish Conquest and the struggle to establish an independent Mexico. A broad range of readers interested in the modern-day Americas should find here a helpful introduction to this vibrant and dynamic North-American society.
Local noteLittle-359390--305131065065Z
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [345]-351) and index.
Genre/formHistory.
LCCN 2006283557
ISBN9780521852845 (hardback)
ISBN0521852846 (hardback)
ISBN9780521618021 (pbk.)
ISBN0521618029 (pbk.)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks F1226 .H36 2006 ✔ Available Place Hold